Score This One for Hilleary
Republican gubernatorial candidate Van Hilleary says the one-penny sales tax increase should be repealed. Democrat Phil Bredesen's camp responds by saying cutting the tax would be "irresponsible." Was Hilleary trying to bait Bredesen into taking a position in favor of higher taxes? If so, it worked. Advantage: Van Hilleary. You can read all about it here in today's Tennessean.